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Measles Epidemic and Sanitation Concerns Highlight Town Council
During a semi monthly town council meeting reports from the Overseer of the Poor, Health Officer Magee and Milk Inspector were discussed. Measles outbreaks in Bristol from October to December 1922 led to 28 deaths from broncho-pneumonia and calls for nurse help. many cases went untreated and schools closed in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hugh Magee
Thich
Bristol
Richards
State Board of Health
Elizabeth Gardiner
Children’s Welfare League